Jordanian Islamist demonstrate for greater reform after parliament is dissolved

The protest came at the heels of the Jordanian king, Abdullah II's decision to dissolve parliament and call for elections at the end of the year.

Jordanians took to the streets of Amman Friday after parliament was dissolved. (Khalil Mazraawi/AFP/Getty Images)

Thousands of Jordanians marched in the streets of the capital Amman Friday calling for reform.

The protest came at the heels of the Jordanian king, Abdullah II's decision to dissolve parliament and call for elections at the end of the year.

The king's move was likely executed after officials caught wind of the protest, said CNN.

Abdullah has tried to stem any chance of an Arab Spring-style uprising that has swept up neighboring countries by focusing his reform on parliament and prime ministers, of which he has fired four in the last two years.

Reuters reported that the protest was the largest in 22 months of now weekly protests that often occur after Friday afternoon prayers.